Otford, the village in Kent, South East England

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26 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Magnificent is the word to sum up Saturday’s St Bartholomew’s Fair. The setting for this event was wonderful and the weather was brilliant, heralding what is thought to be a record attendance. Takings, before expenses, were in excess of £6,000 and the Tea Stall won the best dressed stall competition. Thanks go to Mark Roy and Irene Weber for allowing the use of their beautiful grounds, and to all the volunteers who worked so tirelessly before, during and after the event. The fair day is always a long one, with volunteers working from 8am in the morning to 8pm at night, so it is particularly rewarding for them when the event is an outstanding success. Well done and many thanks to all concerned.
26 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 The road closure, between The Horns and Rye Lane, has been operational since Monday June 23 with no vehicular access to the High Street from the west. Please do support your High Street shops, pubs, restaurants and businesses, as this will be a very difficult period for them with the loss of passing trade. Why not take a leisurely stroll down to the village and enjoy the wonderful front garden displays of plants and foliage instead of just driving by?
26 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Gardeners’ Society Rose and Summer Show is in Otford Memorial Hall at 2.15pm this Saturday (June. 28) There will be roses and other summer flowers, vegetables, flower arrangements, cookery, photography and junior classes on show. Refreshments will be available all afternoon. You are invited to go along, admission costs 30p.
26 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Every Friday, between 9.30 and 11am, there is a coffee drop-in at the Methodist Church Hall, behind the library. Everyone is very welcome. Otford Christians will be meeting to pray for our village life and activities this Saturday, (June 28) at 9.30am in the Methodist Church Hall. You are welcome to join them, or send prayer requests for yourself or group activities, to Kath Pawlett 01959 522195.
26 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 A Song for James charity concert of classical, traditional and folk songs, in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust , is taking place at St John’s United Reformed Church, Mayfield Avenue at 7.30pm, this Saturday (June 28). The concert will also be given on Sunday, July 6 at 2.30pm. Tickets cost £5 and include refreshments. There will also be a prize draw. The programme includes piano solos, piano duets, violin, flute, oboe, double bass, vocal and trumpet arrangements. Tickets are available from Janet Godden on 01689 829379.
26 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Otford Folk Dance Club meets every Thursday at 8pm in the church hall. Admission and membership costs £1.50 with your first visit free which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. All are welcome.
12 JUN	OTFORD METHODIST CHURCH The Methodist Church is having preliminary discussions with the Sevenoaks District Council planning department regarding the devlopment of facilities on the present site. If you have any comments or questions please ring the minister, Rev Kath Pawlett on 01959 522195.
12 JUN	PARISH COUNCIL - NEWSLETTER The June edition of the newsletter is now on-line, with update on the planned High Street closure from 23 June - 29 August plus details of changes to Otford Station access and parking. A report from Mark Stevens on the very successful Village Fete and looking forward to St. Bartholomew's Church Fair 21 June. Also, South East Open Studios from 6 - 22 June, other events, reports from local clubs and societies, local Planning Applications and more.
5 JUN	ST MICHAELS SCHOOL The Governors at St Michael's School, Otford have recently appointed Keith Crombie as Headteacher from September 2003.
5 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Congratulations to Otford Village Fete committee for a hugely successful fete on Bank Holiday Monday. The weather was wonderful, over 6,500 people attended, both car parks were full and all the prize draw tickets were sold. The circus theme proved popular, contributing to the carnival atmosphere. There were 26 enthusiastic participants in the fancy dress competition, although procession float numbers were lower than last year. The final sum raised has yet to be calculated, but local groups and individuals are invited to apply for donations. The committee would like to give special thanks to all those people who assisted in the lead up and on the day. Their help went a long way to making the day such a success.
5 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Marian Wills and the Sevenoaks Cancer Research UK committee wish to thank all those who gave so generously to its book/bric-a-brac/cake stall at the fete which enabled them to raise £706 for the charity.
5 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Phil Baxter, who farms in Otford and Cudham and who used to play football for Otford and coach and run one of the junior teams, would like to extend a warm welcome to his open garden at Cottage Farm, Cudham on Sundays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29, between 1.30pm and 6pm. Phil is a member of Otford Horticultural Society and his garden is open as part of the National Garden Scheme, raising money for their charities and for Bromley Harris Hospice. There will be an entrance fee of £2.50 and cream teas and plants will be on sale. Cottage Farm is easy to find from Otford by turning left at the Green Street Green roundabout on the A21 and following this road for a couple of miles until at the top, after it flattens out in Cudham, you pass a small garage, on the left, after which you turn left. Cottage Farm is the second set of three cottages on the right. Turn right just past the cottages into the farm drive where you will find lots of free parking.
5 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 Sarah Cunnington and Kim Rowlands are participating in this year’s Open Studios event. You can visit their studios at 65A Pilgrims Way West on June 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21 and 22. It is suggested that you park in Telston Lane and walk. Sarah will be displaying sculptures, bronzes, resins and ceramics, portrait paintings and drawings. Kim’s paintings celebrate colour and texture, mostly landscapes and still-lifes from her African homeland.
5 JUN	VILLAGE REPORT - KAY DRAKE 522727 COLTS cricket coaching still has spaces for seven to 15-year-olds. They meet on the recreation ground at 10am every Sunday until the end of July. If you would like to join, call Angie Stevens 01959 523881.
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